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In this episode, Michala Liavaag sits down with Pradeep U.N., founder and CEO of Stories and Wisdom, an award-winning platform and company, to explore how storytelling can revolutionize organisational culture.

 Pradeep introduces his innovative approach to human engagement and culture transformation:

 Storytelling: A card game that encourages personal story sharing, fostering deeper connections among team members

• Gamification: An engaging, interactive experience that makes team-building more enjoyable and effective
• Neuroscience: A scientifically-informed design that leverages how the brain processes information and forms relationships
• Social Learning: A browser-based platform enabling collaborative learning across geographical boundaries for remote and distributed teams

 These techniques for building trust and psychological safety are particularly relevant in cybersecurity, where open communication and a strong security culture are crucial for maintaining robust defences against evolving threats.

 Listen now to discover how harnessing the power of storytelling can create lasting positive change in your workplace culture and foster stronger connections among team members.

 Learn more about the platform: https://www.storieswisdom.com/

Connect with Pradeep on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unpradeep/

Contact Michala if you would like to know more how the platform can enhance your cybersecurity efforts:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalal/

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In this episode, Michala Liavaag talks with Maureen Chaffe, about the challenges of keeping data protected in the local government and charity sectors. 

Maureen is the founder of  Processmatters2, a Data Protection expert, and a 'former trustee'. She has over 20 years of experience unpicking poor data practices and improving the efficiency of systems in local government, non-profit organisations, and the private sector. 

 Contact Maureen:

https://bit.ly/Cybility2ProcessMatters2  (Only use this, not email too or we can't track)

 
👉 Cited in this episode: 

 Podcast Desert islands discs: https://bbc.in/3y2B5Cr

Podcast Change Makers: https://bit.ly/Cybility2ChangeMakers

BBC's The Archers: https://bbc.in/3Zq2FoK

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📝Show notes:

What does an 'Information Governance' professional do anyway?

In this episode Michala Liavaag and Barry Moult explore several aspects of information governance and data protection in the healthcare sector. They also present the newly created Data Protection & Information Governance level 4 apprenticeship. 

Barry is an award-winning Information Governance Consultant at BGM IG Limited, best known for his work promoting the importance of information governance and knowledge sharing in the NHS.  He now works as the DPO for GP practices, hospices, and private healthcare providers. In 2020 he won the coveted ICO Excellence in Data Protection Award 2020 and followed up with winning the NHS Strategic Information Governance Network Professional of the Year in November 2021.

 Barry's website: https://bit.ly/Cybility2BLM-IGP

👉 Cited in this episode: 

•   Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner Apprenticeship: https://bit.ly/Cybility2SPIGapprenticeship 
• NHS Information Governance Portal https://bit.ly/Cybility2NHSIG 
• NHS Strategic IG Network contacts https://bit.ly/Cybility2NHSSIGN
• UK Caldicott Guardian Council https://bit.ly/Cybility2UKCGC 
• Book The rules of cycling 
• Data protection Diaries https://bit.ly/Cybility2DPDiaries 

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📝Show notes:

Are you tired of password resets after a data breach?  Your usernames and passwords are still one of the most valuable things about you - to cybercriminals that is.  

Identity-related breaches are ubiquitous and preventable, whether you are an individual, a small business, or a Fortune 500 organisation. 

In this episode Michala Liavaag lifts the cover off identity and access management. 

You can get additional resources from our website: http://www.cybilitysavvy.co.uk

#IDMgmtDay2022 #BeIdentitySmart #CybilitySavvy #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Charities #NonProfit #NED #CEO 

👉 Cited in this episode: 

 Stay Safe Online Identity Management Day - https://bit.ly/Cybility2IMD2022

IBM Cost of a Data Breach report 2021 -  https://ibm.co/3v7Fcv4

UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022 - https://bit.ly/Cybility2CSBS2022

Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report 2021 - https://vz.to/3JzK2GJ

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Does diversity in cybersecurity and corporate governance matter? 

In this episode Michala Liavaag invites Sarah Harriott to speak candidly about the reality of working as a black woman in law and corporate governance, the challenges of getting on boards and as always - they discuss her journey to becoming a cyber savvy leader from the corporate governance perspective. 

Sarah Harriott is an experienced solicitor with a background in litigation. She now specialises in Corporate Governance and provides support to Information Governance at Coventry City Council. 

Sarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-harriott-5103b4223/

👉 Cited in this episode: 

The Law Society's Race for inclusion report: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/topics/research/race-for-inclusion-the-experiences-of-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-solicitors

Action for Trustee Racial Diversity: https://atrd.group/

Getting on board charity: https://www.gettingonboard.org/

Book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey Quietly Visible- Book and podcast by Carol Stewart: https://bit.ly/Cybility2QuietlyVisible

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✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag

🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video

🎵Music by CFO Garner

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How to speak securely with someone in Ukraine without putting them at more risk? 

As requested by a listener, Michala Liavaag explains the difference between unencrypted and encrypted communications, and how using Virtual Private Networks (VPN) can help protect your privacy. 

This episode follows on from our Cybility Alert covering the steps organisations can take to respond to the increasing cyber threat due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

We recommend this episode is viewed on our YouTube channel at cybility.tv

👉 Cited in this episode: 

Proton VPN: https://bit.ly/cybility2proton

Tor project: https://bit.ly/cybility2tor

Tails: https://bit.ly/cybility2tails

Surveillance Self-Defense with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): https://bit.ly/cybility2sdd

Telegram is not secure by default: https://bit.ly/cybility2efftelegram

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📝Show notes:

Russia is attacking Ukraine, and the UK government is repeatedly urging organisations here in the UK to take action against heightened cyber threats. Michala Liavaag explains what the cyber threats are; how this can affect organizations and people all over the world; and what you can do to better protect you and your organisation. 

👉 Cited in this episode: 

NCSC advises organisations to act following Russia’s attack on Ukraine: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/organisations-urged-to-bolster-defences

Cybility Savvy’s episodes: http://cybilitysavvy.co.uk/

Ukraine Cyber Attack Timeline: https://bit.ly/cybertimeline-ukraine

National Cyber Security Centre’s recommendations: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/actions-to-take-when-the-cyber-threat-is-heightened

South East Cyber Resilience Centre’s Incident response plan https://bit.ly/SECRC-CIRplan

🔎Additional resources: 

Joint advisory NCSC and CISA Alert (AA22-057A) Destructive Malware Targeting Organizations in Ukraine https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa22-057a

Microsoft Cyber threat activity in Ukraine: analysis and resources https://msrc-blog.microsoft.com/2022/02/28/analysis-resources-cyber-threat-activity-ukraine/

Cyber threat map from Checkpoint: https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/

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How is digital transformation enabled by change management and cybersecurity? 

Michala Liavaag talks with Ket Patel, an accredited Change Manager Master practitioner, about his journey to becoming a cyber savvy change manager. 

Ket has over 20 years of experience leading change and transformation within Financial Services, Technology and Consulting industries. He is also the UK Co-Lead for the Change Management Institute, and host of the podcast The Change Chair. 

In this episode, Ket shares the lessons he learned about cybersecurity as a change agitator. 

Michala and Ket also trace parallels between the fields of Cybersecurity and Change management. 

👉 Cited in this episode: 

Cyber security longitudinal survey: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-longitudinal-survey-wave-one

Darknet Diaries podcast: https://darknetdiaries.com/

Book Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert Movie MoneyBall, directed by Bennett Miller (2011)

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We are joining hands with thousands of organisations around the globe to celebrate the 19th Safer Internet Day. This year’s theme is “All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online”. 

Michala Liavaag shares what organizations’ leaders can do to help making the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children and young people.

👉 Cited in this episode: 

UK Safer Internet Day: saferinternet.org.uk Children’s code by the Information Commissioner’s Office: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/childrens-code-hub/

Our episode on Data Protection: https://www.cybilityconsulting.co.uk/cms/node/40

Safer Internet Day Advice for Parents and Carer, download the activity pack for the online family safety plan and more https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2022/advice-for-parents-and-carers

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In this special episode, Michala Liavaag and Hannah Nacheva, a Data Protection Officer, discuss what you need to know about data protection and privacy. 

28th January 2022: Data Privacy Day.

👉 Cited in this episode: 

Records of processing ROPA https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/accountability-framework/records-of-processing-and-lawful-basis/

Human rights equality Act: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/human-rights-act/article-8-respect-your-private-and-family-life

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✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag

🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video

🎵Music by CFO Garner 

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